Geological Teams Try To Determine The Future Of Storm-Affected Communities
Researchers from the U.S. Geological Survey are on the ground in Florida looking for the high water marks of Hurricane Michael. FEMA uses these maps to determine who is eligible for what kind of aid.
VA Struggles To Reach Other-Than-Honorable-Discharge Vets In Need Of Help
VA says 115 vets with other-than-honorable discharges received mental health care last year under a new program. Veterans advocates say it’s a tiny fraction of such vets who need help.
Deep In The Desert, A Case Pits Immigration Crackdown Against Religious Freedom
The Justice Department wants to get tough on illegal immigration and boost up religious freedom. But a case involving aid to migrants has put the two on a collision course.
EPA Boasts Of Reduced Greenhouse Gases, Even As Trump Questions Climate Science
U.S. production of heat-trapping greenhouse gases fell 2.7 percent last year. But larger cuts will be needed to address climate change.
Former USA Gymnastics President Arrested For Tampering With Nassar Evidence
Steve Penny was arrested in Tennessee on a warrant from Texas alleging that he destroyed or hid documents related to Larry Nassar’s conduct. Penny’s is the first arrest of an alleged Nassar enabler.
The Latest On Where The Texas Senate Race Stands
Texas Sen. Ted Cruz has been gaining in polls, with more attacks on his Democratic opponent. Meanwhile, Rep. Beto O’Rourke has accumulated record fundraising. They met in a debate Tuesday night.
Harvard Student Discusses Why She Opposes The University’s Admissions Process
NPR’s Ari Shapiro speaks with Harvard University junior Kelley Babphavong about her opposition to the university’s affirmative action admissions process.
Republican Governor Seats Across The Country Are In Jeopardy, Including Iowa
So far, there are more than ten very competitive races for governor across the country. One of them is in Iowa where the incumbent Republican can’t seem to pull ahead of her Democratic challenger.
After Michael, A Call For Stricter Building Codes In Florida’s Panhandle
Florida has some of the nation’s toughest building codes. But the rules are looser in the pandhandle, allowing construction that couldn’t stand up to Hurricane Michael’s 155-mile-per-hour winds.
In Iowa, A Commitment To Make Prison Work Better For Women
Prison rules created to control men often don’t work well for women, who come with different histories and experiences. “Gender-responsive corrections” aims to treat women based on these differences.
The Student Loan Whistleblower
Ninety-nine percent of applications for Public Service Loan Forgiveness have been denied. A former student-loan watchdog saw it coming.
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